Country star Carrie Underwood returns to Birmingham June 17 to headline a concert at the BJCC Arena.

The show was announced today by Underwood's publicist, as part of her national tour. No word yet on ticket prices or an on-sale date.

Underwood, 25, has earned widespread fame since she won "American Idol" in 2005, besting Helena's Bo Bice for the TV title.

In the past couple of years, Underwood has scored with radio hits, a multiplatinum debut disc ("Some Hearts") and several awards from the music industry. She'll be here on a tour to promote her second CD, "Carnival Ride." Opening act is Jason Michael Carroll.

Underwood appeared at Pelham's Verizon Wireless Music Center in September 2006, as the opening act for Brad Paisley. In July 2005, she performed with her "Idol" graduating class at the BJCC on the show's annual tour.